Oceana urged EU leaders to enhance support for low-impact fishermen via the upcoming Ocean Act on Monday, saying this is essential for safeguarding coastal communities and marine ecosystems .
Following the high-level conference on islands and coastal communities held in Paphos last week, Oceana urged the EU to prioritise small-scale fishermen’s access to coastal waters over industrial fleets.
“Low-impact fishermen play a crucial role in strengthening coastal communities, generating income,
